George C. Button

George C. Button, also known to much of Fort Lauderdale as Doctor Button, passed away in his home on March 2 surrounded by family after a long, difficult battle with prostate cancer. He was 81 years old and left us way too early. He was born in Cleveland, OH. He grew up in Toronto, Ohio, a small town on the Ohio River. He was one of six siblings. He went to Kent State University and then went on to medical school at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico without knowing a word of Spanish. Upon graduating he moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1972 with his family to set up shop and begin his career as a Doctor of Family Medicine. He got a job working for another physician then not too shortly after he acquired an existing practice from a retiring physician, staff included. He practiced in several locations, the longest and most recent of which was the former Taco Viva on Federal Highway which he converted to a medical office. It was there he practiced for 28 years and loved every minute of it. He was a one in a million Doctor. Ask anyone. For the last 24 years he had the honor of befriending and caring for a large and extended Royal Family overseas which literally took him around the world several times. Life was an adventure for George and he lived it well. Over the years he had the privilege to work with many of Fort Lauderdale's finest Primary Care and Specialty doctors. He considered them not only to be close colleagues but also life long friends. The respect was always mutual. On a personal level he had so many close friends and neighbors that he had known for decades. Those relationships were near and dear to his heart. He was a compassionate Family Physician, a staunch Republican, a favorite uncle and cousin, a loyal and caring brother, an adoring and doting grandfather, a proud, generous and loving father, and a kind, generous and loving husband. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. He touched so many lives for the better. To honor his wishes there will be no services or memorials. George was a strong supporter of The South Florida Wildlife Center. In lieu of flowers you may consider a donation to this organization or a charity of your choice. Good bye George, we love you.